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Sabres have to be better 5-on-5
Sabres have to be better 5-on-5
How many times have we heard Head Coach Lindy Ruff say "We have to better 5-on-5" or "We just weren't good enough 5-on-5 tonight" or maybe "It's our 5-on-5 play, it's just not good enough".  If you're like me you have heard Ruff say this after various losses this season and the reality is ...
Did Toronto Mess Up?
Did Toronto Mess Up?
hockeyprogram.blogspot.com — Sidney Crosby was not in a controversy involving his antics for one but actually his stick. Here... are a couple pictures from his "disputed goal" in tonight's 4-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres in OT. Our evidence....if you will.... Read on for more! (more) Did Toronto Mess Up?
Afinogenov not exactly upbeat about future with Buffalo
Afinogenov not exactly upbeat about future with Buffalo
sports.yahoo.com — Maxim Afinogenov has one goal and nine assists in 29 games for the Buffalo Sabres , putting... him on pace for ... well, put it this way: Andrew Peters is only one goal behind him on the season, with eight games in hand. He's also a former 73-point ... (more) Afinogenov not exactly upbeat about future with Buffalo
Back From Italy
Back From Italy
hockeyprogram.blogspot.com — Needless say a hearty welcome back to The Rick!!!! And not a moment too soon!!!! A quick... recap of his Italy trip! (more) Back From Italy
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Game 29: Devils at Buffalo
In Lou We Trust — ...   They haven't played since and they really shouldn't have to do too much more scouting.  D.O. at Die by the Blade does offer an area of weakness for the Sabres: they aren't scoring much on even strength.  This tells me that the Devils need to stay out of the box, keep Vanek's unit in check, and attack with force in 5-on-5 situations if they want to have a good chance of winning this one.   It'll force the Sabres to do what they haven't had much success doing all season according to D.O. - get the job done on even strength and from the ...

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